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WU07 XGD

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,684 mi
Last recorded188,684 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 XGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 188,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 185,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 185,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 180,032 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 180,032 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 171,359 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 170,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 161,384 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight dampness on the nearside steering rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 161,378 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement wheel binding, disc has been hot, red colour (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight dampness on the nearside steering rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 149,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 149,523 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,107 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 25 Sep 2014 130,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,204 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 108,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 108,107 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise both fron tyres 95% worn

Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,941 miles

rear brake pads appear worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,230 miles

both front tyres worn on edges,close to limit

damage to screen

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WU07 XGD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU07 XGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU07 XGD registered?

WU07 XGD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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